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Car insurance for drivers with points?

For a number of stupid reasons, I have racked up 9 points on my driving license lately. 

I drive a big (expensive) car which I potentially will change, but insurance will be due soon so would like to look at some companies which are relatively reasonable  :*

Thanks in advance


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  • LightFlare
    LightFlare Posts: 1,642 Forumite
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    When you informed your current ins company about the points - what did they say ?

    It may still be cheaper to remain with them
  • hieveryone
    hieveryone Posts: 3,865 Forumite
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    When you informed your current ins company about the points - what did they say ?

    It may still be cheaper to remain with them
    I'm not sure what you mean? Currently I'm on 6 which they know about, and of course I paid through the nose for this  :p I'm awaiting my next 3 and my insurance is due for renewal in a couple of months time so was wondering if there are any companies which take on so called 'riskier' drivers at reasonable prices.


    Bought is to buy. Brought is to bring.
  • Herzlos
    Herzlos Posts: 16,213 Forumite
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    You might be better looking at specialist brokers, but with 9 points nothing is going to be cheap. Insurance costs seem to have roughly doubled for everyone this year without any points.
  • LightFlare
    LightFlare Posts: 1,642 Forumite
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    When you informed your current ins company about the points - what did they say ?

    It may still be cheaper to remain with them
    I'm not sure what you mean? Currently I'm on 6 which they know about, and of course I paid through the nose for this  :p I'm awaiting my next 3 and my insurance is due for renewal in a couple of months time so was wondering if there are any companies which take on so called 'riskier' drivers at reasonable prices.
    The change in premium going from
     0-3 and then 3-6 might give you an idea of what to expect 6-9 ( and then some)

    It may also depend on the exact offence code and date.


  • hieveryone
    hieveryone Posts: 3,865 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    When you informed your current ins company about the points - what did they say ?

    It may still be cheaper to remain with them
    I'm not sure what you mean? Currently I'm on 6 which they know about, and of course I paid through the nose for this  :p I'm awaiting my next 3 and my insurance is due for renewal in a couple of months time so was wondering if there are any companies which take on so called 'riskier' drivers at reasonable prices.
    The change in premium going from
     0-3 and then 3-6 might give you an idea of what to expect 6-9 ( and then some)

    It may also depend on the exact offence code and date.


    Unfortunately I went from 0-6 and now potentially 6-9. 

    One was mobile phone use and one was speeding.


    Bought is to buy. Brought is to bring.
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